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What Does Too Much Linoleic Acid Do to Your Body?

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Before the 20th century, the average human intake of linoleic acid was only about 2% of total daily calories, but modern Western diets have dramatically increased this amount, raising concerns about what too much linoleic acid does to your body. The shift, largely driven by the widespread consumption of industrial seed oils, has led to a major imbalance in the body's essential fatty acid ratio.